Man armed with knife threatens self near Liberty and Marion, Salem OR


A man armed with a knife threatened to harm himself near the corner of Liberty and Marion in Salem. Police responded and detained the individual at the scene.
Audio|Source: Salem Police Dispatch
01:45
Transcript:
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District 2 units on an armed person, Liberty and Marion.
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It's possibly going to be more of an EDP[1] if a male with a knife, threatening to cut himself.
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In 5371, I cover your dispatch.
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The male is standing in front of the old Rite Aid entrance on the corner of Liberty and Marion.
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You're going to be looking for a white male 50s, 5 foot 7, medium build black long sleeve shirt, black sweatsuits.
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Sierra Dr. John arrives and so far you feel? Can we know where exactly the person's at?
00:46
Caller just advised in front of the Rite Aid entrance on the corner of Liberty and Marion.
00:53
Copy address through there and so far you deal.
00:57
I'm on the west side of the building now.
01:07
I think I got them at Center and Liberty.
01:13
Captain Center in Liberty.
01:19
395, anyone not here, can take your P.R.
01:26
995, 185 took this person in on P.O.H.E.
01:35
Hi, Gabby.
01:41
He's detained.
01:44
Gabby detained at 20-20-day.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
EDP: Emotionally Disturbed Person
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Location mentioned:
Near Liberty St NE, Salem, OR 97301
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